KSue Member Location Minnesota Jul 19, 2008 #1 Is there anything in the NEC about adding a 15A wire for a receptacle to a 20A circuit that already exists?
Is there anything in the NEC about adding a 15A wire for a receptacle to a 20A circuit that already exists?
mdshunk Senior Member Location Right here. Jul 19, 2008 #2 You want the short answer? You can't do it unless you change the OCPD to 15 amp.
roger Moderator Staff member Location Fl Occupation Retired Electrician Jul 19, 2008 #3 And if you need a real article and section for back up see 210.19(A)(4) Exception No. 1 (c) See the illustration below which was 219-19(d) exception 1 (c) in the 99 NEC Roger
And if you need a real article and section for back up see 210.19(A)(4) Exception No. 1 (c) See the illustration below which was 219-19(d) exception 1 (c) in the 99 NEC Roger
